Nondisp apophyseal fx r femur, subs for clos fx w routn heal

This code signifies a follow-up visit for a patient who sustained a fracture of an apophysis (a bony outgrowth that serves as an attachment point for muscles) in their right femur. The fracture is not displaced, meaning the bone fragments are still in their normal anatomical alignment, and the healing process is progressing as expected without complications.

Apply this code for subsequent encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced apophyseal fracture of the right femur is seen for routine follow-up. This includes visits for cast checks, physical therapy evaluations, or imaging to monitor healing progress, assuming no new complications or displacement have occurred.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right femur" and "nondisplaced apophyseal fracture."
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for routine healing.
• Do not use this code for initial treatment or for encounters involving delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.